On Pitch Debuts: 2023 International Kits
Plenty of international kits have gotten their first outing over the last week or two, check them all out here.
2023 International Kit Debuts
International breaks are considered dull affairs by many, and are often met with frustration from fans who are keen for them to pass quickly so the domestic action can start continue. The most recent one has had a little extra something for kit fans at least, as a we got to see a host of new jerseys on the pitch for the first time. There were new brand partnerships, recent releases, special editions and long-awaited debuts of some of the shirts that were officially launched some time ago. Check them all out below.
Jamaica Home
Released in January and already debuted by the women's and under 21 sides, the senior Reggae Boyz team wore the new Wales Bonner-designed home shirt for the first time against Mexico.
Italy Home
Released around the same time as Jamaica's new kits and also given its first run our by the youth sides, Adidas' marble-inspired home shirt got off to a less than optimal start in a 2-1 home loss to England.
Japan Away
Japan wore their white origami-themed number in a 2-1 loss to Colombia recently. One of the best of Adidas' 2022 World Cup releases, Japan's away kit sadly wasn't used at the tournament.
Germany Away
Like Japan, Germany didn't get to use their away kit at the World Cup largely thanks to an embarrassingly early exit for the big boys. It wasn't associated with that particular humiliation, but it didn't fare too well when it finally got it's debut in a 3-2 loss to Belgium.
Scotland 150th Anniversary Kit
Upon its reveal a while back everyone was in agreement that this kit is a stunner. That viewpoint was only reinforced after seeing the shirt in action in a 3-0 victory over Cyprus.
Saudi Arabia Home
Saudi Arabia replaced Nike with Adidas and showed off their new home jersey and its palm tree pattern in a friendly against Bolivia yesterday.
Denmark Home
Hummel take pride in their work with their home country's national side, and their latest home shirt, a collarless reinterpretation of the famous Euro 92 winning kit, looked fantastic in a 3-1 win over Finland. However, they were on the wrong end of a surprise win in the jersey's second outing against Kazakhstan, a reverse of their 1992 fortunes.
Ireland Home
A nation let out a collective groan when Ireland's Castore deal was announced, and the shirt's launch didn't do an awful lot to convert the non-believers. For its friendly debut, the Boys in Green beat Latvia 3-2 before putting in a solid shift against a very strong France side and going extremely close to grabbing a last minute equaliser in their opening Euro qualifier at the weekend.
France Away
France went all the way to the World Cup final but stuck with their home shirt the whole time. Their stylish away kit eventually got off to a winning start in an emphatic 4-0 victory over the Netherlands and the less comprehensive 1-0 win over Ireland.
Belgium
Another unused World Cup jersey, Belgium's Tomorrowland shirt with it's colourful accents finally got a run out recently, and to make up for lost time they wore it twice, against Sweden and Germany. Both teams wore their away kits in the latter game, essentially wearing each other's home colours.
Has your opinion on any of these kits changed now that you've seen them on the pitch? Let us know in the comments.
Wydad AC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 season, created in collaboration with Italian sportswear brand Kappa. Launched under the banner "THIS IS WYDAD," the shirt highlights the club's deep-rooted identity with a classic, retro-inspired aesthetic.
The Kappa Wydad 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red and accented with crisp white detailing. Its focal points include a striking red-and-white striped V-neck collar and matching trim along the cuffs. A subtle, tonal geometric pattern consisting of dynamic diagonal stripes runs across the torso, while white Kappa Omini logos sit across the chest and shoulders alongside the iconic circular Wydad AC crest.
The new Wydad 26-27 home shirt is already available for supporters to purchase through the club's official retail channels.
Albacete Balompié 26-27 Third Kit Released & Debuted
Spanish club Albacete Balompié has officially unveiled and debuted its new adidas third kit for the 26-27 season. The new strip received an immediate on-pitch premiere during the team's La Liga Hypermotion clash away to Girona at Montilivi, completing the club's 26-27 wardrobe following the release of their white home and away shirts earlier in the summer.
Created through the adidas Locker Room platform, the Albacete 26-27 third shirt features a black base overlaid with an energetic red geometric gradient pattern across the front. Striking bright orange accents add pop to the crew-neck collar and shoulder Three Stripes. The club crest is executed in a monochrome orange finish on the left chest to match the adidas performance logo and sponsor graphics.
Matching black shorts and socks, both trimmed with bright orange detailing, complete the full Albacete Balompié 26-27 third strip. What do you think of Albacete's new third kit?
CD Guadalajara 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish side CD Guadalajara has unveiled its new away kit for the 26-27 season. Produced once again by Kappa, the new release offers a sharp, colorful alternative that directly complements the club's primary identity.
The Kappa CD Guadalajara 26-27 away shirt is predominantly bright yellow, paired with bold purple accents honoring the club's signature morado shade. Purple covers the rounded crew collar, sleeve trim, and sponsor branding, including the Hercesa chest sponsor. Kappa's iconic Omini logos run in purple along the shoulders and right chest, while matching yellow shorts with purple hems and side logo tracks complete the full kit.
This away strip follows the launch of Guadalajara's 26-27 home shirt earlier in September, which brought a classic all-purple foundation detailed with crisp white piping and logos.
Wydad 26-27 Home Kit Released
Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club and Kappa have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 season. Built around the club's traditional red base, the shirt features subtle tonal geometric striping across the front panel for a clean and textured appearance. A retro-inspired red and white striped V-neck collar anchors the classic design, complemented by contrasting white Kappa Omini logos on the chest and shoulders alongside a monochrome white club crest.
Albacete Balompié 26-27 Third Kit Released & Debuted
Spanish club Albacete Balompié debuted their new adidas third kit for the 26-27 season during their La Liga 2 fixture against Girona at Montilivi. The Adidas Locker Room shirt features a black base adorned with a red geometric gradient stripe pattern across the front, highlighted by vibrant orange accents on the crew collar, the adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders, and a monochrome orange edition of the club crest. Completed with matching black shorts and socks featuring orange detailing, the kit joins the club's traditional white home and away strips for the ongoing campaign.
Atalanta 26-27 Third Kit Released
Atalanta and New Balance have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Completing the Italian side's set alongside the previously launched home and away strips, the jersey introduces an elegant aesthetic rooted in the architectural heritage of Bergamo.
The New Balance Atalanta 26-27 third shirt is finished in a warm beige base officially dubbed 'Toasted Sesame', accented by black and 'Taffy Blue' trim on the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs. Subtly woven across the body is a geometric jacquard pattern inspired by the famous sundial of Bergamo's Palazzo della Ragione. The chest prominently features Atalanta's retro 1964 crest, which depicts the running goddess alongside traditional black and blue stripes.
The New Balance branding appears in black, while Lete's red logo and SNAIFUN complete the front sponsorship. Inside the collar, a bespoke graphic highlights the Bergamo skyline accompanied by the motto 'LA MAGLIA SUDATA SEMPRE'. Crafted with breathable NB DRYx technology, the new kit is available now via the club's official channels.
Thailand Forced to Change Kits at 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup
According to Ball Stand Thailand, the Thailand national team and Warrix must modify their kits for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, as the current uniform violates FIFA regulations.
Laws 4 of the IFAB players' equipment prohibits any political, religious, or personal slogans, statements, or images on match shirt.
Thailand’s 2026–27 kits by Warrix feature an pattern of the national anthem lyrics. Although national anthem lyrics are not explicitly classified as prohibited text, incorporating a full sentence from the anthem or extracts with ideological undertones onto the kit is still considered a violation of slogan regulations.
